US3198189A
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Safety device for cooker hobs
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-04-29
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Granted: 1965-08-03
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Expires: 1983-04-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Oatley Arthur Frederick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 22:45
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24C; F24C15/00; F24C15/36; A; A47; A47J; A47J36/00; A47J36/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
IN A COOKER HAVING A HOB INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE PAN HEATING MEANS, A SAFETY DEVICE TO PREVENT THE OVER-TURNING OF A PAN ON THE HOB COMPRISING A RING ADAPTED CLOSELY TO ENCIRCLE THE PAN AND PROVIDED WITH MEANS FOR TIGHTLY HOLDING THE PAN, A SUPPORT RIGID WITH THE RING AND AN UPWARDLY OPEN SOCKET RIGID WITH THE HOB, THE SUPPORT BEING SLIDABLY ENGAGEABLE WITH AND DISENGAGEABLE FROM THE SOCKET BY RESPECTIVELY DOWNWARD AND UPWARD MOVEMENT OF SUPPORT, THE PORTIONS OF THE SOCKET AND THE SUPPORTS WHICH ARE ENGAGEABLE BEING OF COMPLEMENTARY NON-CIRCULAR CROSSSECTIONAL CONFIGURATION AND EQUALLY SPACED FROM THE CENTERS OF THE HEATING MEANS AND RING RESPECTIVELY AND THE SUPPORT, BY ENGAGEMENT WITH THE SOCKET, LOCATING THE RING CENTRALLY OVER THE HEATING MEANS AND HOLDING IT FIRMLY AGAINST LATERAL DISPLACEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
IN A COOKER HAVING A HOB INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE PAN HEATING MEANS, A SAFETY DEVICE TO PREVENT THE OVER-TURNING OF A PAN ON THE HOB COMPRISING A RING ADAPTED CLOSELY TO ENCIRCLE THE PAN AND PROVIDED WITH MEANS FOR TIGHTLY HOLDING THE PAN, A SUPPORT RIGID WITH THE RING AND AN UPWARDLY OPEN SOCKET RIGID WITH THE HOB, THE SUPPORT BEING SLIDABLY ENGAGEABLE WITH AND DISENGAGEABLE FROM THE SOCKET BY RESPECTIVELY DOWNWARD AND UPWARD MOVEMENT OF SUPPORT, THE PORTIONS OF THE SOCKET AND THE SUPPORTS WHICH ARE ENGAGEABLE BEING OF COMPLEMENTARY NON-CIRCULAR CROSSSECTIONAL CONFIGURATION AND EQUALLY SPACED FROM THE CENTERS OF THE HEATING MEANS AND RING RESPECTIVELY AND THE SUPPORT, BY ENGAGEMENT WITH THE SOCKET, LOCATING THE RING CENTRALLY OVER THE HEATING MEANS AND HOLDING IT FIRMLY AGAINST LATERAL DISPLACEMENT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-08-02 | 1969-02-01 | 1969-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-02 | 1973-02-01 | 1973-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-02 | 1977-02-01 | 1977-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |